Adam Steltzner, at right, the Mars Science Laboratory entry, descent and landing phase lead, high fives one of the scientists who were part of the mission at JPL at the post landing press conference with the principals who successfully landed the Mars Rover Curiosity.

Adam Steltzner, at right, the Mars Science Laboratory entry, descent and landing phase lead, high fives one of the scientists who were part of the mission at JPL at the post landing press conference with the principals who successfully landed the Mars Rover Curiosity. (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Adam Steltzner, at right, the Mars Science Laboratory entry, descent and landing phase lead, high fives one of the scientists who were part of the mission at JPL at the post landing press conference with the principals who successfully landed the Mars Rover Curiosity.Tim Berger/Staff Photographer